Dr. Brent M. Eastwood is the author of Humans, Machines, and Data: Future Trends in Warfare. He is an Emerging Threats expert and former U.S. Army Infantry officer. You can follow him on Twitter @BMEastwood. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science and Foreign Policy/ International Relations.
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Key Points and Summary – Sweden’s JAS 39 Gripen is rugged, affordable to sustain, and designed for dispersed ops—qualities Ukraine prizes as it rebuilds...
Key Points and Summary – The U.S. Air Force prefers upgrades over clean-sheet designs because they’re faster, cheaper, and preserve fleet size—think B-52J engines/radar,...
Key Points and Summary – China’s navy backs its missile salvos with a fast-expanding “silent service” built for anti-access/area denial. -The force now fields...
Key Points and Summary – A critical analysis of China’s J-20 “Mighty Dragon” identifies five major weaknesses. -First, its stealth is questionable, compromised by...
Key Points and Summary – Chinese state media claim a fourth-gen J-10C “shot down” a fifth-gen J-20 during August wargames, fueling debate over China’s...
Key Points and Summary – China’s PLAAF is adopting an F-35-style “beast mode” for its J-20 “Mighty Dragon,” sacrificing stealth for overwhelming firepower. -This...
Key Points and Summary – If a U.S.–China fight comes, it will be an “integrated missile fight” pitting Chinese salvos against America’s layered shield....